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  • Height Requirement
    Minimum Height 42” (107 cm)
  • Supervising Companion Required
    Under 48” (122 cm) Requires Supervising Companion
  • Ride Type
    Thrill, Water Ride
  • Express Pass
    Universal Express Pass
  • Rider Safety
  • Accessibility

It's Lunchtime and You're on the Menu.

One minute, you’re gliding along in your raft. The next, you’re face to face with a giant T. rex. There’s nowhere to turn. She’s bearing down on you and your only escape from her razor sharp teeth is to take the pitch-black plunge before you. Did we mention it’s an 85-foot drop?

Jurassic Park River Adventure is temporarily closed due to scheduled maintenance and will now reopen on December 17, 2026.

Jurassic Park River Adventure Fast Fact image 1, a dinosaur poking its head out of the water
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Water, Water Everywhere

1.5 million gallons of water are used in the ride.
Guests splash down on Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure.
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Ahead of Its (Prehistoric) Time

When built, the 85-foot plunge was the largest theme park water descent ever constructed.
Red and yellow River Adventure sign on a giant rock surrounded by foliage.
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Your Complete Guide to Jurassic Park River Adventure

Jurassic Park River Adventure starts as a relaxing river tour through Jurassic Park’s herbivore containment area. Here you have a chance to come face-to-face with John Hammond’s (the original creator of Jurassic Park) prized creations.

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